Original WWII German NSDAP (Nazi) FIRST PATTERN N.S. FRAUENSCHAFT MEMBERSHIP BADGE. (Mitgliedabzeichen) Certified

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Original WWII German NSDAP (Nazi) FIRST PATTERN “N.S. FRAUENSCHAFT” MEMBERSHIP BADGE. (Mitgliedabzeichen) Certified.  The “Nat. Soz. Frauenschaft” (National Socialist Women’s-organization) was formed by absorbing the earlier “Deutsches Frauenwerk” (German Women’s-welfare-organization), and the “Deutscher Frauenorden” (German Women’s-order), into a single national organization. The first pattern Frauenschaft member’s badge followed the design of the earlier “Deutscher Frauenorden” badge, as introduced in the mid-1920s, with minor variations. In 1938 the first pattern badge was replaced with a modified second pattern member’s badge, which followed the design of the earlier “Deutsches Frauenwerk” badge. A slightly convex, alloy and enamel badge in the form of an inverted triangle, 25mm wide along its top edge and 27mm tall. “N.S. Frauenschaft” is to the white band to the top of the obverse, underneath of which is a white cross against a black background. To the center of the cross is a red, static swastika, and “G” is to its left arm, “H” to its right, and “L” to its base. These Gothic letters signify the Frauenschaft motto, “Glaube, Hoffnung, Liebe” (Faith, Hope, Love). All of the letters, and the edges of the swastika, cross, and the badge itself, are in the same gilt color as its alloy base. A horizontal pin-back device is crimped to a circular plate brazed to the reverse.    Nice quality example showing the expected minor age and wear. One of the classic desirable collector’s items   from the third Reich in used but good condition.   Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided.   100% Guaranteed to be authentic. Sold for historic purposes only. See our other pieces on our web site.    Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.